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How to get from Central / Imperial to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) by bus and light rail?

From Central / Imperial to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) by bus and light rail

To get from Central / Imperial to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) in Long Beach, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 53 bus from Imperial / Central station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - West station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the 92 bus from 5th St Station station to Beach Dr & W Campus N station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

79min$2.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5353
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 9292
Walk to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
Leaves from Imperial / Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Imperial / Central
    ID 3703
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Cal State Dominguez Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - West
    ID 30007
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station
    ID 80112S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    5th Street Station
    ID 80154S
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5th St Station
    ID 3742
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9292
    Wait for bus
    92
    92 7th - Woodruff to Alondra
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Beach Dr & W Campus N
    ID 1026
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
    Walk to
    California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
    1250 N Bellflower Blvd
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Central / Imperial to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) by bus and light rail via 53, A LINE and 175

To get from Central / Imperial to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) in Long Beach, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 53 bus from Imperial / Central station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - West station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the 175 bus from PCH & Long Beach Blvd SE station to Beach Dr & W Campus N station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

71min$2.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5353
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 175175
Walk to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
Leaves from Imperial / Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Imperial / Central
    ID 3703
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - West
    ID 30007
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station
    ID 80112S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pacific Coast Hwy Station
    ID 80106S
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    PCH & Long Beach Blvd SE
    ID 1662
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 175175
    Wait for bus
    175
    175 - PCH to CSULB Only
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Beach Dr & W Campus N
    ID 1026
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
    Walk to
    California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
    1250 N Bellflower Blvd
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Central / Imperial to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)

The distance between Central / Imperial, Long Beach and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), Long Beach is approximately 17.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central / Imperial to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Long Beach – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Central / Imperial

Central / Imperial is located at Central / Imperial, Long Beach and the nearest public transit station is Central Ave & Imperial Hwy (Northbound).

Bus stations close to Central / Imperial:

  • Central Ave & Imperial Hwy (Northbound)
  • Imperial / Central
  • Central Ave & 114th St (Southbound)

Public transit stations close to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), Long Beach

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is located at 1250 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach and the nearest public transit station is Atherton & Mcnab NW.

Bus stations close to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB):

  • Atherton & Mcnab NW
  • Atherton & Fanwood NW
  • Atherton & Mcnab SE

Alternative route from Central / Imperial to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) by bus and light rail via 53, A LINE and 175

To get from Central / Imperial to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) in Long Beach, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 53 bus from Imperial / Central station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - West station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the 175 bus from PCH & Long Beach Blvd SE station to Beach Dr & W Campus N station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

71min$2.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5353
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 175175
Walk to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
Leaves from Imperial / Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Imperial / Central
    ID 3703
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - West
    ID 30007
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station
    ID 80112S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pacific Coast Hwy Station
    ID 80106S
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    PCH & Long Beach Blvd SE
    ID 1662
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 175175
    Wait for bus
    175
    175 - PCH to CSULB Only
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Beach Dr & W Campus N
    ID 1026
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
    Walk to
    California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
    1250 N Bellflower Blvd
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Central / Imperial to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line 53, Light Rail line A LINE, Bus line 92.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Central / Imperial to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 53, Light Rail line A LINE, Bus line 175.

  • Is there a direct bus between Central / Imperial and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Central / Imperial to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    The 53 bus line goes from Imperial / Central station near Central / Imperial in Los Angeles to Cal State Dominguez Hills station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Cal State Dominguez Hills station near California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) in Long Beach.

  • How long does it take to travel from Central / Imperial to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Central / Imperial in Los Angeles and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) in Long Beach by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Central / Imperial to get to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    Get on the 53 bus from the Imperial / Central stop near Central / Imperial in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Central / Imperial and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    Get off the bus at the Cal State Dominguez Hills stop, which is closest to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) in Long Beach.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Central / Imperial to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)?

    The ride from Central / Imperial to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) costs $2.25.